Power of Positive Thinking

I wait on the side of the road glancing down the path that I have traveled so many times. Pondering the live I have lived so far and what journey I am soon to take. What lies ahead is unknown and will soon become my life. A new road is to be traveled and only God knows where and how far it will take me. - Shelby Cooper

In life one thing is for sure, the way you think dictates your life. I spent time with a chiropractor, yes a chiropractor who specialized in helping change peoples mentality to help them overcome illnesses and numerous different life hinderances, if you will. I learned so much in such a little time, like phrases such as, "I believe I can be perfectly well," when said over and over until your subconscious believes it. Yes this simple phrase will ultimately make you feel better and increase your quality of life if you open your mind and allow it to. My point is that they way you think is the way you live, it encompasses every aspect of your being. 

I use to be a very crude and judgemental person with some seriously big blinders on. I never wanted to think about what others were thinking or how they felt because it was all about me. But, during my time in college my eyes have been opened and my point of view has changed so dramatically, because the world DOES NOT revolve around me. I'm just one person, 1 star in the entire galaxy. 

I have had the chance to travel the world and meet different people with very firm views on Americans in general and even to the extent of bashing former President George Bush. It was crazy the things that people said and the way they thought, but, they have never heard or learned anything different than the norm. They don't want to hear something different than what they believe to be true. It's almost sad that that is how society is today, close minded. 

But, there were those who were indeed the exception. I got to interview people from six different countries and numerous cities within them and get their perspective and most envied our freedom and our right to express our opinions without repercussions. It was an  eye opener, a glance into a different way of life and in some ways I want to live and be like the Europeans but in other ways I do not. 

We are so very blessed in America and sometimes do not realize the many simple things we do everyday others dream or wish they had or could do in foreign countries. We have to give of ourselves both mind, body and spirit and be able to think in a way that helps ourself and others along the way. 

Your mind is your roadmap and if you deviate, your life with go with it. Always stay in control and make sure that you can turn a negative experience into a positive life experience. Using the simple phrase, "Grateful for the experience because I learned_______________." You fill in the rest. You can see things in a different light and let go of some baggage that you have been carrying for quite some time. It's simple, but not very easy to do, but, If you can think this way then you can go a lot farther in life, more so than you have ever dreamed of. 

  

Opportunities=Chances

In life you are dealt many opportunities to succeed, fail, sink, swim or make your dreams come true.

We can't wash away what our inner thoughts and conscious tells us to do because that is what keeps us on our toes, preparing us for what is ahead. You expect a perfect life, where everything unfolds and falls right into place. This is only a fathom, a magical fairytale, per say, that only happens to those who are extremely lucky.

Chasing after ones dreams is sometimes just simply a dream. We don't always act on our intentions or visions. I was always told that in life there are talkers and there are doers. Which one are you? Each and every day before I place my feet on the floor I remind myself that in order to succeed in life I must do what others do not want to do. Sometimes you must sit in the back seat and be okay with it until you are finally given or see a chance to jump the gun and shine. 

I have been given the opportunity of a lifetime and I have one thing that is standing in my way. This one thing has been haunting me all my life and I can't seem to sometimes get a grip on reality and "just do it" like Nike. 

With so many things going on in my life I know one thing is the most important, above all no matter what and that is my health. If I do not have my health then I do not have anything. I would not have a chance to take life by the horns, live life fully, adventurously, and with an open heart. NOTE: This is the main and only thing that matters when you are my age and have the world at your fingertips. 

Of course my family and my friends are of the up most importance to me but sometimes you have to make a choice and choose what is best for yourself. If you are not well you cannot take care of others nor will you be your normal true self. It's a trade off that one must be willing to take and know that the decision that they make they stand behind it and believe in it, whole heartily. Once you make your mind up that you can succeed in all your endeavors then you will be able to grow as an adult and a human being. 

The world is a big place, waiting for you to explore it. Don't let the small things turn into the big things. Take time to reflect and learn from your previous mistakes, but know your only HUMAN and that people have been in your shoes before. 

So, in the end it's simple, MIND over MATTER...and it's Your life and Your dreams.....don't lose sight of that fact.